http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Category/Rock-Collecting/152 Rock Collecting articles from Search The World Articles Rss Follow Up Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:46:21 -0600 Method: The three tent poles should have some thin pins at the top, which youll need to bend in a loop and then before closing the loop attach the welded ring and then close each of the poles loops. This should enable you to spread the 3 tent poles into any tripod position suitable for sieving. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Building-A-Lightweight-Sieving-Tripod/3742 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Building-A-Lightweight-Sieving-Tripod/3742 This Chrysocolla in Quartz is much different than material from the Arizona mines, due to the Limonite inclusions. Also, so far Michael has not found any Cuprite or Hematite. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Michael-s-Unique-Nevada-Chrysocolla-Mine/543 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Michael-s-Unique-Nevada-Chrysocolla-Mine/543 Some mineral collections are ideal for display, while others are best stored. Pick your favorite pieces and create a mineral display. Store the remaining lot properly, and you'll have great looking minerals that you can rotate on display. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Display-a-Mineral-Collection/305 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Display-a-Mineral-Collection/305 Put yourself in the shoes of the tens of thousands of forty-niners who traveled west in search of gold during the wild 1849 California gold rush. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Pan-for-Gold/303 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Pan-for-Gold/303 A kit of basic tools and supplies can put your rockhounds hot on the trail of their next treasure. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Create-a-Rockhound-Kit/302 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Create-a-Rockhound-Kit/302 Gold does not combine with other elements readily and is primarily found in elemental form or alloyed with other metals. It is one of the most valuable metals in the world and is worth mining even when the concentrations are low. Consequently, many methods have been developed for mining gold. The following steps will outline some of the more well-known methods. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Obtain-Gold/300 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Obtain-Gold/300 You may have found the latest addition to your mineral collection in a field, mine or quarry. It will most certainly need to be cleaned in order to preserve it and prevent it from tainting the rest of your collection. With the right tools and the right knowledge, you can remove dirt, dust and debris from your new mineral. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Clean-Minerals/299 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Clean-Minerals/299 Herkimer diamonds are double terminated quartz crystals that are found in Herkimer County, New York, hence the name. These crystals have usually have a shape that is very similar to diamonds with 18 facets and two terminators or points at the end. These beautiful gemstones were formed close to five hundred million years ago. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Treasure-Hunting-At-Herkimer-Diamond-Mine/298 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Treasure-Hunting-At-Herkimer-Diamond-Mine/298 Rock collecting is a fascinating hobby for kids and adults alike. While rocks are common, cheap, and found everywhere, the variety is huge. Collected rocks can be displayed in many ways, from rock gardens to neatly kept showcases, making rock collecting a versatile hobby. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Rock-Collecting/209 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Rock-Collecting/209 To be classified as a "true" mineral, a substance must be a solid and have a crystal structure. It must also be an inorganic, naturally-occurring, homogeneous substance with a defined chemical composition. The chemical composition may vary between end members of a mineral system. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Mineral-definition-and-classification/206 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Mineral-definition-and-classification/206